Sports
January 21, 2025
BVA Youth Sports Association holding spring registration The Belle Vernon Area Youth Sports Association will hold two in-person baseball and softball signups beginning Feb. 4 for boys and girls ages 4...
RAMS DOMINATE MERCER VFW TOURNAMENT
High school, Sports
January 20, 2025
The Ringgold wrestling team traveled to Mercer High School over the weekend and returned as the champions of the Mercer VFW Tournament. The Rams won the 26-team tournament with 212.5 points, finishing...
SA teammates both nearing 1,000 points
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
January 20, 2025
Cam Epps and Drew Cook will have a chance to reach that milestone Friday at Shady Side Academy. The South Allegheny boys basketball team has enjoyed plenty of success this season, and its backcourt ha...
ND’s Joe Rudolph brings local rooting interest to college football title game
NCAA, Sports
SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
January 20, 2025
Not sure if you are reading this before venturing out in this weather or after the frost bite calmed down a little. Regardless, here’s a little food for thaw(t). • Tonight, Notre Dame meets Ohio State...
Marlow, TJ make statement at Allegheny County tournament
High school, Sports
By By PAUL SCHOFIELD TribLive 
January 20, 2025
The Jaguars senior won the event for the fourth time. Thomas Jefferson senior Bode Marlow joined an elite group by winning his fourth Allegheny County Wrestling title Saturday at Fox Chapel. And while...
Steelers must get 2025 quarterback decision right
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
January 20, 2025
They can re-sign Russell Wilson or Justin Fields or take a chance on an intriguing group of free agent signall callers. It’s not hyperbole to suggest one of the biggest decisions in Pittsburgh Steeler...
NHL, Sports
By By JONATHAN BOMBULIE TribLive 
January 20, 2025
They’re 3-8-3 against Metropolitan foes. Hockey fans who believe in omens could have seen this coming before the season was 20 minutes old. In the first period of their season opener Oct. 9, the Pengu...
Paul Skenes aims to be catalyst in creating a championship culture
NHL, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
January 20, 2025
He looks like a long-term rotation anchor after finishing third in last season’s Cy Young voting. Before the arrival of Paul Skenes, the expectation around the Pittsburgh Pirates was that the players ...
‘Where is Bob?’
MLB, Sports
Pirates fans voice frustrations about franchise direction under Bob Nutting
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
January 20, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates play a game of chance by offering fans the opportunity to Ask Pirates Management questions at PiratesFest, so team president Travis Williams knew that he would be facing a first...
Paul Skenes aims to be catalyst in creating a championship culture
MLB, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
January 20, 2025
He looks like a long-term rotation anchor after finishing third in last season’s Cy Young voting. Before the arrival of Paul Skenes, the expectation around the Pittsburgh Pirates was that the players ...
NFL, Sports
January 20, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley blew through a hole and ran untouched in the wintry mix, the Eagles’ 2,000-yard rusher smacking his helmet with his hand on his final snowy steps of a 78yard touchdo...
Josh Allen scores 2 TDs; Bills reach AFC title game
NFL, Sports
January 20, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three turnovers and the Bills advanced to the AFC championship game with a 27-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens ...
Sports
January 20, 2025
3x3 BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S) 8:30 p.m. - TNT — Unrivaled Basketball League: Vinyl vs. Phantom, Medley, Fla. 8:30 p.m. - TRUTV — Unrivaled Basketball League: Vinyl vs. Phantom, Medley, Fla. (DataCast) 9:30...
Sports
January 20, 2025
California (Pa.) women win, men lose at Pitt-Johnstown The California (Pa.) basketball teams traveled to Pitt-Johnstown for a doubleheader Saturday, with the women’s squad claiming a win and the men’s...
Sports
January 20, 2025
2005 • Monessen’s girls basketball team rebounded from a loss at Serra Catholic with a 73-57 romp over Connellsville in a non-section contest. The Greyhounds coasted after jumping out to a 32-13 first...
BVA’s Rudolph looks for title with Notre Dame
NCAA, Sports
By By WAYNE STEWART MVI Sports 
January 18, 2025
The former Leopard is the offensive line coach for Notre Dame, who will face Ohio State Monday in the title game. For a man who has already experienced so many peaks over his career, Monday may soon p...
Strong second half pushes Vikings past Cougars
High school, Sports
By By JIM DOWNEY For MVI Sports 
January 18, 2025
The Mt. Pleasant girls turned up the defense in the third quarter and the offense tagged along in a 40-23 home victory Friday night against visiting Yough in Section 3-AAAA action. The victory avenges...
Tigers fight for win at LH
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
January 18, 2025
After the McKeesport and Laurel Highlands boys’ basketball squads were deadlocked at 14 at the end of one, the Tigers turned the tide and grabbed the momentum in the middle quarters with a 43-24 scori...